NOW until 2nd September 2018, International Slavery Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 4AQ ‘Stories of Abolition‘ explores the personal stories of previously enslaved people and the lasting legacies of, and contemporary responses to abolition. The exhibition brings together a fascinating private collection, iconic documents from leading museums and archives in Britain, and…

Friday 17th August 2018, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM @ The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG In response to the overwhelming demand for True Knowledge, Afristoricals presents ‘Friday Night at the Museum’. Each month the tour will focus on different themes covering different aspects of the Ancient African presence around the…

Friday 17th August 2018, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM @ Willesden Green Library Centre, 95 High Road, London NW10 2SF Marking African Jubilee Year 1987-88 @ 50, African History Month @ 50 and International Decade For People Of African Descent (IDPAD) 2015-18. Although the concept of pan-Africanism has a long history, it is not…

Saturday 11th August 2018, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ St Ann’s Library, Cissbury Road, London N15 5PU The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act 1807 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which was passed on 25 March 1807. After the Abolition of the Slave Act 1807, holding previously enslaved…

Thursday 9th & Friday 10th August 2018, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ SOAS University of London, 10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG Conversations around race and racism often take our attention to the United States. We too easily hark back to their civil rights movement and figures such as Martin Luther…

Tuesday 7th August to Tuesday 4th September 2018, 7:00 PM – 9:00 @ 1 Windrush Square, Brixton London SW2 1EF During this 5 week course, you will learn about the visible monuments, manuscripts, and fine art that demonstrate a rich African heritage and the traditional belief systems underpinning this heritage. From this historical evidence,…

Here you will find all the latest events from talks, tours and theatre shows, to exhibitions, comedy nights, music festivals and master classes. We’ve all heard the saying that ‘your network is your net-worth’. Well, this site is dedicated to women of African and Caribbean descent living in the UK, who want to build their social…

Here you will find my commentary on societal issues. With these articles I want to provoke thought and heighten consciousness. I want to simulate intellectual debate on pertinent matters, with the intention of implementing a collective sea change. I want to usher in a radical paradigm shift in the way we examine and address problems affecting…

“MEETING OF MINDS UK IS THE PREMIER CULTURAL EVENTS DESTINATION GUIDE” The site acts as a gateway to explore exclusive one-of-a-kind events centred on the politics of gender, race and self-care, as it pertains to women of African and Caribbean descent living in the UK. ‘Meeting of Minds UK’ started off as a Facebook page. Launched on…

Saturday 18th August 2018, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Wood Green Library, 187-197A High Road, London N22 6XD Part of the London Borough of Haringey ‘Black History Month Programme’. This fascinating presentation by Black History Studies focuses on the hidden history of London and the contributions made by people of African and Caribbean…

18th August 2018, 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM @ Lee Valley Beach, Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross EN9 1AB AN ALL DAY CARNIVAL IN LONDON SHOWCASING AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN MUSIC, FOOD & VIBES ON ONE OF THE LARGEST URBAN BEACHES IN EUROPE! Get ready for…Afrobeach Established in 2015 and rapidly…

Wednesday 22nd August 2018, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM @ Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Road, London SW9 8PQ Get ready all you food fanatics for the most delectable event in London this Summer! Discover the wonders of Jollof Rice, a mouth-watering African dish and explore the long tradition behind it! Join us for…

Thursday 16th August 2018, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM @ 1 Windrush Square, Brixton, London SW2 1EF In the spirit of our current exhibition ‘Family Ties‘ the Adamah’s rediscovered their family history and connection to a Ghanaian King, and the value of preserving their traditions here in Britain. ‘Black in the Day’ is a…

Tuesday 14th August 2018 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ St Ann’s Library, Cissbury Road, London N15 5PU Black Nationalist pioneer and First Hero of Jamaica, Marcus Garvey is discussed by contemporaries, historians, family and friends. The film traces his early successes in organizing West Indian contract labor, to the phenomenal rise of his…

Thursday 9th August 2018, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM @ Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3GA Join acclaimed authors Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinene in this exclusive masterclass on writing and publishing non-fiction. If you have an idea that you want to bring to life, or are looking to publish your…

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th August, from 6:00 PM @ Theatre Peckham, 221 Havil St, Camberwell, London SE5 7SD A two day showcase of theatre, movement, music and short films! With so many subcultures within the British experience, Melanin Box Fesival looks to bridge the gap, break down stereotypes and bring these experiences and…

Saturday 28th July 2018, 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM @ The Arc Centre, 98b Saint Paul Street, London N17DF We are excited to officially launch our organisation ‘Melanin Medics‘ and celebrate with those who have supported and engaged with our platform over the past year. This event is catered to African Caribbean Medical Professionals, Allied…

Sunday 22nd July 2018, 10:30 AM– 12:30 PM @ Notting Hill, London W1 There is much more to Notting Hill than Carnival, but even that history is often mis-represented. Find out about pioneering African/Caribbean people who literally fought for equality and laid the foundation for modern multi-cultural London. Find out where in London you…

Saturday 28th July 2018, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM @ Palmers Green Library, Broomfield Lane, London N13 4EY Join us on the 28th as we read ‘Gloria‘ by Kerry Young (finalist in Fiction for the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature). Set against the turbulent backdrop of a country on the cusp of a new…

Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th July 2018, 10:00 – 6:00 PM @ 11 Durnford Street, Greenwich, London SE10 9BF The L’AVIYE pop-up shop is an opportunity for fashion lovers to experience beautiful high-quality African Inspired garments and accessories. This event is an exclusive shopping experience, featuring new pieces never seen before! You will have the…

The big national release in July is ‘Whitney‘ – the in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston (officially approved by her family). It features some poignant revelations from those close to her. Watch ‘Grenfell‘ on iPlayer, the BBC’s meticulous feature-length documentary about the fire. It draws from hundreds of…

Monday 9th July 2018, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM @ 74 Stanhope Street, London, NW1 3EX Momentum Camden is holding an event to discuss the impact of policing on our communities and the unlawful and disproportionate use of force against black people by Metropolitan police officers. Police data shows that black people make up 13%…

Sunday 15th July 2018, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM @ Reunion Bar, 101 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0SJ Hailing from Birmingham, multi-award winning Jamelia embarked on a career as a singer-songwriter. With 7 Top 10 singles, Gold and Platinum albums, Jamelia is one of the UK’s most successful black music artists! Jamelia is also…

July 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth. The 1963/64 Rivonia Trail is one of the most extraordinary in legal history, at which Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment. After 27 years in prison, he emerged with a vision of a multiracial democracy which averted a civil war in South Africa. But he…